James Lumpkin, Jr., is a 1972 graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute (ABI) with a Bachelor of Theology, Apostolic Studies. He is married to Jelaine West Lumpkin. They currently pastor at Word Aflame Church in Little Rock, Arkansas (since 1991). Pastor Lumpkin's desire for WAC is to be a multi-cultural Apostolic church in doctrine and demonstration.

He currently serves on the UPCI North American Missions Board and the Arkansas District UPCI Board as Presbyter of Section Three. Jelaine is also a 1972 graduate of ABI with a Bachelor of Theology, Apostolic Studies. She speaks to various groups & conferences throughout the US each year & has also conducted international ladies conferences in Athens, Greece.

Dave & Beth Mathis

Serve as Assistant to Pastor and Jelaine Lumpkin. Currently also serving as student director for Core student ministry. He is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International, and an associated minister with Global Missions. They have a passion to see souls saved in the surrounding community. Their ministry extends overseas working with the incarcerated and drug addicts.

Dianne Evans

Dianne has attended Word Aflame Church since 1976. She has served as a full term administrative assistant since 2000.

MicheAl & Angela McDonald

They serve on the ministry team here at Word Aflame Church. They have been involved in ministry since 1998. They are a vital part of the team with cutting edge ideas and a heart to serve. He is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International.

Evangelist Nick & Sandra Mahaney

In 2007 Nick Mahaney began to evangelize spreading the gospel across the United States. He follows in the footsteps of his father the late Charles Mahaney, with a passion for drug addicts and the incarcerated. Brother Mahaney is serving as the Arkansas District Prison Ministry Director. He is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International, and an associated minister with Global Missions. Their ministry extends overseas working with the incarcerated and drug addicts.

Evangelist Justin & Tiffany Ferguson

In 2018, the Ferguson family was called to evangelize. They serve a vital part of Word Aflame Church ministry team. He is a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International. Their passion is to spread the word of Jesus Christ to the world.